March 2026

Students Discover Limitless ‘Pastabilities’

Kids Unlimited’s fresh pasta making activities became so popular they sold out at the local farmers market. Photo by Kids Unlimited.

Medford teens are turning fresh pasta into opportunity and community pride. What started as a simple cooking activity at Kids Unlimited has grown into a student-run food business supported by Oregon Community Foundation. The teens have sold out at the farmers market and are preparing to open a drive-through restaurant of their own. They call it Pastabilities because it is more than noodles. It’s a chance for young people to learn real job skills, earn a wage and help fight food insecurity close to home. Discover more.

Year Two of ‘Love Letter’ Boosts Arts and Culture Statewide

Portland Opera’s The Majesty of the Spiritual. Photo by Sunny Martini.

Nearly two years into a major investment in Oregon's arts and culture nonprofits, a second wave of “love letter” grants in all 36 counties is boosting organizations vital to Oregon’s economy and identity. “We have learned a lot from Oregon arts organizations over the past two years,” said Jerry Tischleder, Senior Program Officer for Arts and Culture at OCF. “We cannot declare ‘mission accomplished.’ There is still work to do.” Find out more. 

Power of Collective Giving

Grants to organizations like the Salem for Refugees food pantry are supported by the Stronger Together Fund of Oregon Community Foundation. Courtesy of Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action.

Do you have a cause you're passionate about but don't know how to make the highest impact? When you give through one of our Collective Giving Funds, your individual gift pools together with others to build a greater impact, and our OCF Program Officers ensure your meaningful gift goes to the nonprofits addressing challenges in communities across Oregon. When you join your gift with others, it becomes part of something bigger. No matter the cause, donors can make a stronger impact together. Explore OCF’s Collective Giving Funds and join your neighbors giving together for Oregon.

OCF in the News

Oregon ArtsWatch: ‘Love Letter’ No. 2: Oregon Community Foundation gives $7 million for Oregon arts

KLCC (Eugene): Monument honoring Eugene’s first Black families revealed

KPOV (Bend): Oregon Community Foundation - At Work Building Community Capacity in Oregon

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